"I couldn't love what I'm seeing more right now": Gauff under former Agassi coach Gilbert gains high praise from Roddick
WTASunday, 20 August 2023 at 15:58
Andy
Roddick highlighted the growth of Coco Gauff since teaming up with former
Agassi coach Brad Gilbert.
Roddick
praised the improvements that the American young star has shown on the WTA tour
in recent weeks. Brad Gilbert, a distinguished coach who previously worked with
Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, and Kei Nishikori among others, joined Gauff's team
on a trial basis.
In the same
week that Gilbert became part of Coco Gauff's coaching team, the World No. 7 secured
the biggest title of her career by winning the WTA 500 DC Open.
The
19-year-old athlete boasts a record of 10-1 in matches during this US Open
swing, which spans from the end of Wimbledon to her partnership with Gilbert.
Former World No. 1 Andy Roddick commented on the significance of Gilbert's
involvement and Gauff's improvements in her game.
"Brad
is a genius at taking very complex things and simplifying them. We’re going to
focus on these two things out of the gate and we’re going to do it all practice
right. Then those things are covered, three days later we’re going to add in
something else. He’s very good at layering in information and simplifying
gameplay," he said said.
"He’s
a master strategist, there’ll be no shot that any one of the opponents is going
to hit, there's one they hit sometimes and one they hit under pressure, he’s
very good at finding the differentiators between those two because they’re not
always the same."
"Her
being able to get in and coming into the net, I feel like she’s making those
decisions before she’s actually hitting an approach shot. There’s a sense of
commitment to it all. Sticking the forehand cross court, taking big swings on
the backhand, mixing up pace up the line, I just couldn’t love what I’m seeing
from Coco Gauff more right now," Roddik claimed.
The good
results continue for Gauff, who secured her spot in the final of the Western
& Southern Cincinnati Open, her first final in a WTA 1000 event. The
American defeated Mayar Sherif, Linda Noskova, Jasmine Paolini, and achieved an
epic victory against World No. 1 Iga Swiatek throughout the tournament.
This
win marked the end of her seven-match losing streak against the Polish player.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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